In his first season at Old Trafford since crossing from Arsenal, the Dutch striker scored 26 goals as United clinched their 20th premiership and said the individual award was simply an enjoyable extra which he would prefer to share with his teammates.

"The Barclays Premier League means everything and the Golden Boot is like a little bit extra but they should make 25 of them because we do it together," he said after the thrilling 5-5 draw with West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, in which he scored.